Prime Minister calls report on GMP failing to report 80,000 crimes 'disappointing' - and calls for people to be held to account

direct to your inboxMore than 9,000 people have already been vaccinated in Tameside but bosses warn the borough is facing an ‘exponential rise’ in new Covid-19 cases.Greater Manchester is currently locked down for the third time as part of tough nationwide measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.A new more transmissible strain of the virus is now circulating in the region, which is also seeing infection rates and hospital admissions increase again.Leaders say that locally infections have

Greater Manchester Police over alleged failings in the investigation into her death. Shukri Abdi died after getting into difficulties in the river, near Bury town centre, during a heatwave in June 2019.

coronavirus.Earlier this month, the government said exam-year students would go back to school as normal after the Christmas holidays.But it added that the majority of secondary school pupils would start the term online to allow headteachers to roll out mass testing of children and staff.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereSpeaking to the BBC's Radio 4 Today programme,

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus pandemic created a new breed of criminal - the covidiot.Whether it be spitting at police officers or coughing at people while claiming to have the virus, judges have thrown the book at those who behaved in such an appalling way.While many people were able to work from home during lockdown, workers such as police officers, security staff and retail employees remained in the front line and potentially vulnerable to the virus.Sadly some fell victim to the

straight to your inbox every day for freeRobert Lewandowski has reiterated that he was once 'very interested' in joining Manchester United.The Bayern Munich striker has enjoyed a remarkable 2020 which has seen him finish top goalscorer in his club's triumphant Champions League campaign, win the treble and be honoured with several personal accolades.However, before he established himself as the best out-and-out striker in the world, United made a move to sign him from Borussia

straight to your inbox every day for freeAnthony Martial has had his fair share of critics this season but the build-up to Christmas has been fruitful for the French forward, who ended his Premier League goal drought at Bramall Lane before putting in a classy performance against another Yorkshire side on Sunday.The only thing missing from Martial's display against Leeds was a goal as he showcased his capabilities as a false nine, dropping deep and bringing teammates into play, which led to an

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester will remain in the highest level of coronavirus restrictions, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today.During a statement in the House of Commons, Mr Hancock released the details of the latest government review of the tier system in England.There had been hopes that Greater Manchester - or some boroughs - would be moved down to Tier 2, due to a fall in infection rates.But the Health Secretary said many areas in Tier 3 were not 'quite there,' as he

Tim Burgess has propelled one Manchester band onto BBC Radio 6 Music – as well as a slot at next year’s Kendal Calling.Guitarist Jack Iddon approached Burgess while working at Crewe train station to ask for a photograph, according to 6 Music DJ Chris Hawkins.When Iddon bumped into the Charlatans frontman a second time, the young musician told him about his own band, prompting Burgess to suggest that Iddon send him one of their tracks.‘Love Is A Pleasure’ by Rhys E – the band fronted by Rhys

direct to your inboxAndy Burnham has responded to Priti Patel's letter detailing her concerns about a damning report into Greater Manchester Police. The Home Secretary wrote to both Mr Burnham and GMP to express ‘deep’ concerns about the findings of the inspection report into the force - and to demand their plans for improvement.

direct to your inbox The Home Secretary has written to both Andy Burnham and Greater Manchester Police to express ‘deep’ concerns about the findings of a damning inspection report into the force - and to demand their plans for improvement.

direct to your inbox The mayor’s office has repeatedly refused to say whether it has confidence in the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police after a damning report found the force was failing to record one in four violent crimes. It also cast doubt over the Chief’s long-term future at the helm of the force and criticised the fact he has not fronted up any interviews today.

straight to your inbox every day for free Paul Scholes is still capable of executing one of his reducers from the pundit's chair and the last time Sir Alex Ferguson suffered a group stage ejection from the Champions League another midfielder went studs-up on Manchester United's younger players. "People have talked about the young players - you've had Jones, Smalling, Young coming in, everybody building them up but they’ve got a lot to do, it’s a reality check for some," Roy Keane said.